Hybrid Bioinformatics Scientist: Genomics Data Analysis

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Access to advanced computational tools

Collaborative research environment

Publications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Bioinformatics Specialist to join its R&D team in Vereeniging. You will analyze complex genomic datasets, develop pipelines, and collaborate with researchers to translate data into actionable insights.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Bioinformatics or related field, with 2–4 years’ experience, strong Python/R skills, and familiarity with NCBI/Ensembl/UCSC. Hybrid work arrangement offered in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in bioinformatics analysis, preferably in a research setting.
• Proficiency in Python or R and shell scripting (Bash).
• Familiarity with common bioinformatics tools and databases (NCBI, Ensembl, UCSC).
• Experience with processing and analyzing next-generation sequencing data.
• Strong grasp of statistics relevant to biological data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex analysis of NGS data (RNA-Seq, WGS, WES).
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for data processing, QC, and variant calling.
• Use Python/R/Bash to automate data analysis tasks.
• Interpret genomic variations and their potential functional impact.
• Collaborate with researchers to define data analysis requirements and present findings.
• Curate and manage biological databases and metadata.
• Troubleshoot computational issues and optimize workflows.
• Stay updated on latest bioinformatics tools and best practices.
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and publications.

Skills

Python

R

Bash

Cloud computing

Education

Master's degree in Bioinformatics

Tools

NCBI

Ensembl

UCSC Genome Browser

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Bioinformatics Specialist to join its R&D team in Vereeniging. You will analyze complex genomic datasets, develop pipelines, and collaborate with researchers to translate data into actionable insights.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Bioinformatics or related field, with 2–4 years’ experience, strong Python/R skills, and familiarity with NCBI/Ensembl/UCSC. Hybrid work arrangement offered in South Africa.